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Patrons Dame Felicity Lott DBE, FRAM, FRCM. Harry Christophers CBE
Founder and Artistic Director Marcus Farnsworth MA, DipRAM, ARAM
A company registered in England and Wales and limited by guarantee: no. 8361306. Registered charity no: 1153135
Website development supported by the Skinners' Company Lady Neville Charity, giving small grants to local grass-roots organisations.
What people are saying
"It was lovely to hear fresh young voices in the choir. I thought the quality of the performance was exceptionally good from the orchestra to soloists. The dynamics and interpretation of the Creation was excellent."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:06:06+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1666/
"Aren't we lucky to have such great venues within easy reach of each other?"
southwell music festival
2016-08-24T08:26:49+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1691/
"Friday in the Old Theatre Deli stage area was a very special night. Thanks for arranging this extra concert."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:06:53+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1667/
"The Minster is an ideal base for the Festival. Great atmosphere and imaginative use of the space. State Chamber ideal for smaller scale recitals. Old Theatre has an enjoyable intimacy."
southwell music festival
2016-08-24T08:27:40+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1692/
"We have been privileged to hear an outstanding quality of music. The musicians, singers and soloists have given great pleasure to those who heard them. The whole weekend has been an opportunity to experience a variety of music performance. The standard has been first class."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:07:16+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1668/
2016
“Anyone who doubted that conductor and Artistic Director Marcus Farnsworth could possibly work such magic again must now feel certain that his supremely high standards of music-making are to be the hallmark of the Southwell Music Festival for the foreseeable future."
southwell music festival
2016-08-29T18:14:55+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/2016/
"The performances were all outstanding. I doubt if you could hear anything any better anywhere. The programmes were varied and interesting."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:07:41+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1669/
"A good choice of excellent but unusual music in both concerts attended, and excellent standards of performance by both musicians and singers."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:10:41+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1671/
"Old Theatre Deli was absolutely spellbinding, intimate and of international quality. Haydn Creation in the Minster was amazing and of such high quality."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:11:06+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1672/
"... a community event of an astoundingly high standard"
Hugh Canning
The Sunday Times
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:36:29+00:00
Hugh Canning
The Sunday Times
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/a-community-event-of-an-astoundingly-high-standard/
"Excellent choice of programmes. It was very good to hear live performances from such talented young musicians. Particularly impressed by the way the Sung Eucharist was not so much a 'performance' as an integral part of the liturgy."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:11:27+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1673/
"The eyes of the musical world now need to be directed towards Southwell in August."
William Ruff
Nottingham Post
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:37:18+00:00
William Ruff
Nottingham Post
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/the-eyes-of-the-musical-world-now-need-to-be-directed-towards-southwell-in-august/
"Excellent contributions from relatively young, energetic committed professionals. Good choice theme(s) - worked well. State Chamber has intimacy and impact."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:12:21+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1674/
"...Southwell can already equal, even surpass, more established festivals."
Hugh Canning
The Sunday Times
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:37:56+00:00
Hugh Canning
The Sunday Times
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/southwell-can-already-equal-even-surpass-more-established-festivals/
"Exceptional! Many of the performances were beyond words. It was a privilege to be part of this inaugural festival. Well done to Marcus, the artistes and to the organising committee."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:12:47+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1675/
"The choir and orchestra were excellent. The soloists were inspirational and the interpretation of the music was masterful."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:49:49+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1650/
"Energetic! Good choice of madrigals and music generally. Young performers who enjoyed it as much as the audiences"
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T13:14:11+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1677/
"I must congratulate you on a faultless programme of events and of apparently seamless planning. I wish we'd been free to attend more events and will do so next year and all future years. Well done indeed!"
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:54:46+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1658/
"A very special and memorable weekend"
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T15:46:27+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1683/
"Some of the best chamber performances I've ever heard - I speak as an experienced classical recording engineer. Wonderfully varied programmes, avoiding some of the 'usual suspects'."
southwell music festival
2016-08-23T12:55:20+00:00
http://www.southwellmusicfestival.com/testimonials/1659/